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Will Smith resigns from the academy amid Oscars slap fallout
5 days after sending a shockwave by way of Hollywood by placing presenter Chris Rock on stay tv, Oscar winner Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences.
The resignation letter, obtained by The Instances on Friday, apologizes not solely to Rock however to different Academy Award nominees and winners.
“The checklist of these I’ve harm is lengthy and contains Chris, his household, lots of my expensive buddies and family members, all these in attendance, and world audiences at dwelling,” the assertion learn. “I betrayed the belief of the Academy. I disadvantaged different nominees and winners of their alternative to have fun and be celebrated for his or her extraordinary work. I’m heartbroken.”